Creative sessions which enable parents, carers and children aged 5 and under to form joint experiences and memories whilst building relationships and developing children’s creativity, sensory and essential social skills. Interactive sessions take place two to three times a month during term time at Riversway Elim Church.

An intergenerational community project exploring the heritage and tales behind Shropshire’s hidden canals and waterways. Through creative workshops we engage participants in traditional and modern art forms and how they can be used as a vehicle for storytelling; use creativity as a tool to improve mental and emotional wellbeing; and improve community cohesion and pride in the local area. Workshops so far have included pottery, photography, and poetry. We’re programming even more activity this summer and we’re looking for participants to take part.

MYCollege works creatively to boost confidence, encourage connection and get 16 – 30 year olds living in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin believing that “they can”. Specifically designed to support those experiencing transitory challenges in life and help them gain independence. Participants aim to learn new skills, make connections with others, explore ideas, build confidence and have fun. These workshops are led by our team of professional artists. Access by referral, for example from: adult mental health team, care leaver support team, education pastoral care team, young adult carer teams.

Introduce music to a youth group in a positive and engaging way, as a progressive, enjoyable, and beneficial activity for young adults aged 15 – 25 with additional needs who live in Harlescott, Shrewsbury.

Starting in Summer 2022, this project is about recognition, celebration, and promotion of local culture amongst young people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. Working with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people aged 5 – 18, we explore the artistic and cultural inspiration that The Hive has provided over the years and use this, alongside a choice of exciting creative opportunities to engage young people in realising the potential for their own cultural futures. The young people become researchers, learners, practitioners, performers, and curators.

Working with the local homeless community at Shrewsbury Ark to explore and open up conversations about death and grief, through a series of creative workshops using print and poetry. As part of National Grief Awareness Week (2 – 8 Dec) a free open access public session was also delivered at Shrewsbury Library to engage more people. The exhibition is touring Shropshire Libraries and will culminate at The Hive Gallery (4 – 30 May). A creative engagement activity forms part of the display and has welcomed further involvement from the community with this project along it’s travels of the county. All welcome to the FREE launch at The Hive on Thursday 4^th May @ 3pm

In partnership with SYA (Shropshire Youth Association) who have setup a youth group in Whitchurch, which falls into the 30% most deprived areas nationally and has been without youth provision for years. Weekly term-time creative engagement activities using art, craft, food, music and photography are provided for the benefit of the young people, and the project will culminate with a touring exhibition of Shropshire.

Music-based workshops for looked after children aged 10 – 17 to record a series of podcast episodes around their interests and issues affecting them. Encouraging young people to use music and creativity to build confidence, relay messages and make positive connections with their peers and wider community. This is a continuation project and will resume in Spring/Summer 2022.